FeliciaLevy75

I posted this in the Vegas section because the surgeon is in Las Vegas, though I guess I could have also posted it under Doctors or Before and After.... anyway, I am working with my doc on some advertising and PR, and this is (in addition to some newsletter stuff), the first of it. I love sharing, and can hardly believe that the "before" pic is me! Check it out, I am so excited! AND I have lost another 10 or so since it was filmed, and hope to lose about 30-40 more! YouTube - LVGBIpatients's Channel

Come one, come all! Instead of doing this just once a month, I am going to start planning and posting these get-togethers more often (thanks to Cassy's hubby for the idea). So.... WHEN: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 @ 1PM WHERE: FIREFLY (Tapas) on Paradise 3900 Paradise Rd # A Las Vegas, NV 89169 (702) 369-3971 FIREFLYLV.COM

We were missing a few people, but we still had a good turnout! Thanks to all who came (see photo, a better one is on my comp at home and will be posted later): Left to Right: Me, MajorSam and her mom, Judy, Steve and Cassy I'll be posting a new date within the next couple of days, so keep an eye out! Margy - I received a message saying you were coming (when I lost my phone, I lost your number, and you didn't leave it), but didn't see you. I hope all is well! Felicia

Hi Leona! Not sure you can miss our group but, just in case, I can tell you I will be wearing a black and silver scarf. I will also PM to you my cell number. Hope to see you there! Felicia

** Bump ** Just getting this bumped up before the weekend gets crazy! See you all on Sunday! Feel free to reply or PM me (or, if you already have my number, text me), IM me, whatever, if you want to add your name to the list or if you have any questions! Felicia

** IMPORTANT NOTE: FIREFLY DOES NOT SPLIT CHECKS ** Please bring cash and we will split the bill up ourselves. ~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~ ATTENDING (Updated): Felicia Judy Cassy + Steve Margy George Tom MajorSam + Mom Jason?

ATTENDING (Updated): Felicia Judy Cassy + Steve Margy George Tom Jason?

If you have insurance that covers any of it, check out Dr's Atkinson and Soong of the Gastric Band Institute/Surgical Weight Control Center of Nevada. Their # is 702-313-8446. I know a few people who have moved their after-care (fills, etc.) to them after being banded somewhere else. The staff is great and the doctors are involved in your success! It's a great practice!

I was banded in May and have - so far - lost 110lbs. I am a patient of Dr. Soong (same office as Atkinson). I attended my first support group meeting only recently and found it to be a double-edged sword... good points and not-so-good points. But, I understand that not everyone has the same experience or outlook, though, so I was very interested in listening to people talk about their successes, their trials, and their tips for staying on track. Also, if you are interested, there is a growing group of us who meet for lunch once or more a month to talk about how we're doing, what we've been through, and just generally socialize with people going through what we are going through. We're quite diverse, with a broad age range of men and women, so we cover most of the bases. The irony is that we meet over food, we all get that, but it's a very relaxed, supportive, and fun way to remember that we still can go out and do this if our heads are on straight. Newcomers are welcome - in fact, encouraged - and we would love to have you all join us this Sunday. Just post to the thread (link below) and let us know if you will be joining us. The more the merrier! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f49/las-vegas-meetup-sunday-february-15-1pm-86407/ Welcome to the board, the lap band lifestyle, and good luck to you! Let me know if you have any questions, I always enjoy meeting new people going through this. Felicia

A reminder that this is coming up THIS SUNDAY, at 1pm. Please let me know if you will be coming as I will need to confirm our reservation over the next couple of days. Looking forward to seeing you there! Felicia

I saw George at the doc's office today, and he said he'll be there. I think he also said he'll contact Margy. ATTENDING: Felicia Judy George Margy? Tom? Jason? EDIT 1/28: Went to the SWCC support group for the first time last night and was pleasantly surprised to see Tom, a guy I met randomly talking about the band with a mutual friend, and MajorSam and her mom (from our last luncheon). Tom said he will try to make it, and I also mentioned it to a few others. A guy named Jason was talking to Tom and me, and said something about it being close to him, so I am listing him just in case. Bring your friends, your LBT buddies. Firefly is a tapas bar, meaning lots of choices in small portions on small plates (and, consequently, cheaper than Entrees somewhere else). It's great for sharing, trying new things (always good if you are feeling limited by the band - a common theme last night), and conversation. See you there! Felicia

Yes, quite a few of us had it with SWCC and some that did not have their fills and after care there. We're a mixed bunch, but we're good people! See you in a few hours!

Hello and Happy New Year! Welcome to 2009 and a renewed opportunity to do the best you can to reach your goals! I'd like to get as many people as we can to re-start our meetup group after the holiday slow-down. WHEN: Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1:00pm WHERE: PF Chang's in Summerlin, on the corner of Charleston and Rampart Take 215 to Charleston and head East, or take Summerlin Parkway to Rampart and head South; near Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, and not far from Rampart Casino or the JW Marriot (I am a landmark person). I chose PF Chang's again as an oldie, but goodie, and to speed the process along. They have lots of options from which to choose healthy meals, and they are not all necessarily one type of food or another. Hope to see you there! Felicia

Just a reminder that I will see you all on Saturday! If you need a contact # or directions, etc., just send me a PM and I will send you my number. Thanks!

MajorSam, WELCOME!! We are soooo glad you can join us, and hope to see you there on Saturday! George, you are on the hook for February, my friend! SO!! This Saturday we should have... Felicia Judy Cassy + Steve MajorSam + Mom Anyone else??

Meshelle, they have Soup, fish, chicken, veggies.... something for everyone! (That said, soup 6 months out? Are you saying you can't eat normal food? Maybe you are too tight?) I am going to keep it Saturday for now, but like Cassy, I am flexible, so we'll see how it goes. I met a guy last night who had the surgery a year ago and could use support and a kick in the pants to get motivated again. I told him about our lunch and he and his wife may join us.

What if we made it Sunday?

Thank you so much!! It just keeps getting better! Another 10lbs gone! So I just posted in the "over 100lbs lost" thread the following... what a way to start the year!

I did it!! - I have lost OVER 100 lbs! - I am now in ONEderland! - I am no longer obese, but overweight! WOOHOO!!

OK, Here we go!! Putting in my 12/31/08 as my starting so I can more accurately do the full year. My current weight is as of yesterday at the doc. How exciting! Name___________StartWeight___CurrentWeight______Goal_________ToGo *****<v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" filled="f" stroked="f" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe">:cool2:</v:shapetype>***********:thumbup:*************:tt2:***********:tt1:********** :wub:*** Brandy.............198............196...........166...........28 Chocolate_Snaps....244............234...........175...........59 Donna113...........183............183...........125...........57 Ebonie.............307............307...........200...........107 FalloutGirl........282............282...........165...........116 FeliciaLevy75......200............194...........140...........54 GratefulHeart......226............223...........135...........88 Lindar172..........246............246...........150...........96 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311...........220...........91 Long2BThin.........216............212...........169...........43 lotzasunshine......270............270...........180...........90 Loveislovely.......216............216...........175...........41 lucyavery..........205............205...........140...........65 Mair...............231............231...........140...........91 Mamanmidwife.......264............264...........200...........64 Tabithan...........240............240...........200...........40 Under200...........242............199...........155...........44 vzghj3.............202............202...........150...........52 WOWOX7.............173............170...........125...........45 Florida Pete.......413............413...........300...........113